I’m really interested in the people who lived and worked in the places I visit on tour. I’m also intrigued by magic and folklore and love to share mysterious tales about fairies, witches, ghosts and mythical creatures.

Scotland’s people are as important as the scenery, history and architecture  … so I’ll bring the places we visit to life with stories about ordinary folk as well as famous Kings, Queens and heroes.

I am easy going but also thrawn – a good Scottish word that means I’m stubborn and don’t give up easily. I like to keep busy and always have a crafting, baking or planting project on the go. Guests I’ve had on tour say I’m friendly and easy to talk to, take time to get things just right for my guests, and I really care about the places I visit with them.

No question, it’s wonderful fresh Scottish seafood. Oysters, mussels, scallops, and langoustines, preferably eaten by the sea on a sunny day.

My father played the bagpipes, so they have always been part of my life. As an adult I decided to learn to play for myself. I took a 12-week course at the National Piping Centre in Glasgow but found it really difficult so my piping career didn’t last long!

The Loch Tay Boat Song, a traditional song about a man’s heartache over his beautiful but unfaithful nighean ruadh (little red haired girl).  It beautifully describes the sunsets, mountains and places around Loch Tay, as well as mentioning the fairy folk.  It doesn’t get much more Scottish than that. 

The Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife – an amazing 16th Century village with its very own palace and abbey. Wandering the winding streets, ancient buildings and ochre coloured palace is like stepping back in time. No wonder it is used as a film set for Outlander!